Category: health-letter

Too much salt can boost blood pressure and increase the risk for heart disease. Now a new study has linked a high-salt diet with increased risk for stroke.

Using canola oil, and unsaturated fat, does not cause prostate cancer or make it worse. A diet rich in saturated fat, from red meat and other sources, however may increase the risk of prostate cancer.

People with prediabetes may be at a higher risk of stroke. A diagnosis of prediabetes should sound a warning to better manage weight, diet, and exercise, which may contribute to diabetes and stroke.

Millions of Americans live with tinnitus, a constant ringing or sound in the ears. Most treatments aim to minimize the symptom, mask the sound, or deemphasize one’s negative response to the sound.

Foods that harm the heart, especially those rich in saturated fat, may also harm the brain. Women with the highest consumption of saturated fat had worse memory and cognition over time than those who consumed the least saturated fat.

New breast cancer study confirms that women should limit alcohol to no more than one serving a day.

Combining over-the-counter (OTC) medications, especially those containing acetaminophen, with prescription drugs can be dangerous.

Effective treatments are available to prevent migraine headaches from happening. Yet the majority of people who could benefit from these medications don’t use them.

Engaging in meaningful activities like volunteering, caring for others, or pursuing a hobby promotes helps preserve and promote memory and brain health in old age.